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C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat
C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

C1980 18K Signet Ring of Tourmaline w/ Intaglio Carving of Mythical Goat

By Vasari

Located in Baltimore, MD

Substantial signet ring of tourmaline, with a delicately carved and pristine intaglio of a 2 horned

Category

Vintage 1980s Spanish Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Tourmaline, 18k Gold

KIESELSTEIN CORD 1984 Signet Intaglio Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Bloodstone
KIESELSTEIN CORD 1984 Signet Intaglio Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Bloodstone

KIESELSTEIN CORD 1984 Signet Intaglio Ring In 18Kt Yellow Gold With Bloodstone

By Kieselstein

Located in Miami, FL

A signet intaglio ring designed by Kieselstein-Cord. This is a massive oversized signet ring

Category

Vintage 1980s American Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet
Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet

Antique Gold Cameo Ring Greek Theatre Mask Silenus Hardstone Intaglio Signet

Located in London, GB

A very unusual antique gold ring set with a carved brown and white hardstone cameo depicting the

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Italian Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Dunhill 2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldic Lion Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring
Dunhill 2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldic Lion Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring

Dunhill 2000's 18 Karat Yellow Gold Heraldic Lion Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring

By Dunhill

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Centering a shield-shaped signet face centering a grooved intaglio carving of a lion Depicted as

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Milano, MI

Antique carnelian intaglio gold (18ct) ring. Setting finely hand made and carnelian intaglio

Category

Early 20th Century European Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio
18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

18K Gold Ring w Venus Intaglio

Located in Atlanta, GA

A hand crafted 21 karat gold ring made with an authentic Carnelian intaglio representing Venus (or

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier European Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, Gold

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring
Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Vintage Antique Carnelian Intaglio Engraved Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Simply Beautiful! Vintage Antique Hand carved Carnelian Intaglio Unisex Signet Ring. Set in a Hand

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 15k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII
Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring, Louis VIII

Located in New York, NY

Antique Carnelian Intaglio Ring from the mid to late 19th Century. Intricately and finely carved

Category

Antique 1870s French Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Sterling Silver

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring
Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

Victorian Essex Crystal Reverse Intaglio Ring

Located in Napoli, IT

Past Sights Beautiful example of Victorian period Essex Crystal reverse intaglio ring depicting

Category

Antique 1860s European Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Crystal, 18k Gold

2nd Century Roman Jewish Carnelian Intaglio Ring
2nd Century Roman Jewish Carnelian Intaglio Ring

2nd Century Roman Jewish Carnelian Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

ring is composed of a carnelian intaglio attributable to Roman production of the 2nd century, which is

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring
Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring

Ancient Roman Garnet Intaglio Gold Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

A museum quality ancient Roman gold ring, circa 400 AD. This hollow ring is bezel-set with a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring
Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring

Medieval Carnelian Intaglio Gold Lion Ring

Located in London, GB

Medieval lion intaglio ring. Set centrally with an oval cabochon carnelian intaglio engraved with a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier British Medieval Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Yellow Gold

Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century
Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century

Erotic Garnet Intaglio Ring Late 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 17th century Top size: 18mm  Ring size: 8 Weight: 19 This XVII century erotic garnet

Category

Antique Late 17th Century Italian Baroque Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Yellow Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Hollow Intaglio Ring circa 3rd century
Roman Hollow Intaglio Ring circa 3rd century

Roman Hollow Intaglio Ring circa 3rd century

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: III century Ring size: 8 ½ Weight: 5,61 gr L’intaglio di epoca romana, ascrivibile al III

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring
Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring

Octagonal Carnelian Intaglio 18 Carat Gold Ring

Located in Milano, MI

Octagonal carnelian intaglio ring set in gold; depicting a coat of arms Highlights - Octagonal

Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting
Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting

Ancient Roman Fortuna Intaglio Whimsical Gold Ring Setting

Located in New York, NY

bodies taper into the band of the ring. The intaglio is set in a heavy gold bezel with a low profile. The

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Beryl, Carnelian, Gold

18th Century Jewish Rock Crystal Intaglio Ring
18th Century Jewish Rock Crystal Intaglio Ring

18th Century Jewish Rock Crystal Intaglio Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

A carved rock crystal is embedded in the contemporary frame of the 18th-century ring. The stone has

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Rock Crystal, Silver

Chushev Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Swivel Ring
Chushev Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Swivel Ring

Chushev Blue Chalcedony Intaglio Gold Swivel Ring

By Chushev

Located in Canoga Park, CA

This exquisite intaglio is masterfully engraved onto rich blue chalcedony gemstone and features a

Category

2010s Classical Greek Signet Rings

Materials

Chalcedony, 18k Gold, Gold

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring
Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Antique Carved Carnelian Intaglio 18k Gold Heron Ring

Located in Santa Barbara, CA

A whimsical and graceful antique Victorian carved carnelian intaglio ring. Sweet and sentimental

Category

Antique 1890s Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century
Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century

Agate Intaglio of Mucius Scaevola Ring 17th Century

Located in Firenze, IT

AGATE INTAGLIO OF MUCIUS SCAEVOLA RING 17TH CENTURY Period: 17th century Top size: 22mm x 18mm

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Neoclassical Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring
Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring

Castellani Ancient Banded Agate Peacock Intaglio Gold Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

braided gold design surrounds the perimeter of the ring below the intaglio. The ring has a very low

Category

2010s American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Gold, 18k Gold

Roman Jasper Intaglio set in Ancient Gold Ring
Roman Jasper Intaglio set in Ancient Gold Ring

Roman Jasper Intaglio set in Ancient Gold Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 2nd century Dimensions: 9 x 13 mm Ring Size: 7 Weight: 8,30 gr The intaglio of the second

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, Gold, 22k Gold

Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio
Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio

Byzantine Architectural Gold Bishop Ring Set With intaglio

Located in Firenze, IT

. 227; AF. 232. The Byzantine ring, dating the 8th-9th century, is distinguished by a citrine intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Byzantine Signet Rings

Materials

Gold, 22k Gold, Yellow Gold

Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ
Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ

Early Christian Gold Ring with Garnet Intaglio of Christ

Located in Chicago, IL

Roman Empire, circa 400–500 AD This small yet very fine early Christian ring is crafted in high

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Garnet, Gold

Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring
Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring

Michael Kneebone Carved Agate Intaglio Rose Gold Gypsy Ring

By Michael Kneebone

Located in Austin, TX

A carved agate intaglio is showcased in this bold signet ring. The "coffee bean" brown agate is

Category

2010s American Contemporary Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Rose Gold

FRANK WALTER LAWRENCE Art Nouveau 18k Emerald Intaglio Ring
FRANK WALTER LAWRENCE Art Nouveau 18k Emerald Intaglio Ring

FRANK WALTER LAWRENCE Art Nouveau 18k Emerald Intaglio Ring

By Frank Walter Lawrence

Located in Narberth, PA

relief with the purpose of pressing into sealing wax. An incredible emerald intaglio ring by jeweler

Category

Vintage 1910s Art Nouveau Signet Rings

Materials

Emerald, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring
Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Georgian 18K Gold Hercules and Omphale Tassie Intaglio Ring

Located in Venice, CA

This 18k gold ring features an intaglio attributed to James Tassie, circa 1760-1780. The deep, red

Category

Antique 18th Century Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

18k Gold

Vintage 1936 Jostens 10k Gold Beaver College Intaglio Ring
Vintage 1936 Jostens 10k Gold Beaver College Intaglio Ring

Vintage 1936 Jostens 10k Gold Beaver College Intaglio Ring

By Jostens

Located in New York, NY

This rare and historic 1936 Beaver College class ring is crafted in solid 10k yellow gold by

Category

Early 20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold
Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Antique Engraved 1888 Sardonyx Intaglio Ring 14k Yellow Gold

Located in South Pasadena, CA

Antique Sardonyx intaglio ring with engraving on the underside of the head that reads "Engine co 20

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Late Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring
Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Antique Yellow Gold and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1890 - 1900 14k Yellow Gold Crest Ring, the top measuring 5/8 x 1/2 inch and is set with a

Category

Antique Early 1900s American Edwardian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, 14k Gold, Yellow Gold

Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.
Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.

Ancient Roman intaglio ring, circa 1st-3rd century AD.

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman intaglio ring. Set with an oval black glass intaglio engraved with a profile of a

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Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait
Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait

Roman Blackened Silver Intaglio Men's Ring With Profile Portrait

Located in Firenze, IT

Roman Blackened Silver Signet Ring with profile portrait on bronze 1st-3rd century AD Top size

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring
Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Large Blackened Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Men's Ring

Located in Firenze, IT

Carnelian depicting Neptune on his chariot drawn by dolphins mounted in blackened silver ring. Top

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring, circa 150-250 AD.
Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring, circa 150-250 AD.

Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring, circa 150-250 AD.

Located in London, GB

Ancient Roman Hippocampus intaglio ring. Set with an oval nicolo onyx intaglio depicting a

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio
Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio

Silver And Gold Bishop Men's Ring With Carnelian Intaglio

Located in Firenze, IT

SILVER AND GOLD BISHOP MEN'S RING WITH CARNELIAN INTAGLIO Ring size: 8 ¾ Top size: 16 mm x 14 mm

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Italian Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Silver

Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring
Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

Castellani Ancient 7th Century Carnelian Intaglio 18kt Gold Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

The 7th century Roman intaglio is set into the Castellani® Artemis designed ring. The intaglio is

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold
Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

Judith Ripka, Citrine Intaglio and Diamond Ring, 18K Yellow Gold

By Judith Ripka

Located in Chicago, IL

This stunning ring designed by Judith Ripka in a Roman revival style is centered around one oval

Category

Late 20th Century Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Citrine, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin
Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Victorian 12ct Gold Intaglio Ring, 18th Century Agate, UK Origin

Located in Braintree, GB

A Victorian 12ct gold ring set with an 18th-century intaglio carved in rich amber-toned agate. The

Category

Antique 1790s British Georgian Signet Rings

Materials

Gold

Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring
Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring

Castellani GIA 20.64ct Sapphire Hand Carved Intaglio 18kt Ring

By Castellani

Located in New York, NY

measurements: Intaglio: 16.20x14.19x10.25mm Ring: 20mm Front to Back 24mm Across 10mm Height The ring has a

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Sapphire, 18k Gold

10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring, Circa 1930s
10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring, Circa 1930s

10 Karat Art Deco Hematite Intaglio Ring, Circa 1930s

Located in Palm Desert, CA

highlighting the intricacy of the intaglio. Stamped “10K” on the inside of the band, the ring confirms its gold

Category

Vintage 1930s Unknown Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Hematite, Yellow Gold, Gold, 10k Gold

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring
Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Antique Georgian Large Silver and Carnelian Intaglio Crest Seal Ring

Located in Chicago, IL

Circa 1820s Sterling Silver Crest, Intaglio Seal Ring, the top measures 1 1/4 X 1 inch, nice deep

Category

Antique 1820s George II Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Silver

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC
Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

Ancient Greek Gold Intaglio Ring Circa 4th Century BC

Located in Chicago, IL

A unique, museum quality ancient Greek gold ring, circa 4th century BC, likely a wedding ring. The

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Greek Classical Greek Signet Rings

EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring
EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

EROS CROWNING ROOSTER Ancient Roman Carnelian Intaglio 18Kt Gold Ring

Located in Roma, IT

An exceptional ring set with an authentic Roman intaglio in red jasper, finely engraved with a rare

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, 18k Gold

Silver Intaglio Ring With Roman Divinity 3rd-4th Century AD
Silver Intaglio Ring With Roman Divinity 3rd-4th Century AD

Silver Intaglio Ring With Roman Divinity 3rd-4th Century AD

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: 3rd – 4th Century A.D Provenance: Italy Ring size: 5 Weight: 7 gr The Roman intaglio

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Silver

18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Bloodstone Intaglio Ring with Diamonds
18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Bloodstone Intaglio Ring with Diamonds

18K Yellow Gold Judith Ripka Bloodstone Intaglio Ring with Diamonds

By Judith Ripka

Located in Palm Beach, FL

This 18K yellow gold Signet Ring by Judith Ripka is centered around an oval shaped soldier's

Category

Late 20th Century American Etruscan Revival Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, Diamond, Gold, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold

Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring
Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring

Art Deco Moonstone Platinum Vintage Carved Intaglio Women Portrait Ring

Located in Philadelphia, PA

vivid blue adularescence - flush set Carved with an intaglio of a woman in profile with headpiece

Category

Vintage 1930s Art Deco Signet Rings

Materials

Moonstone, Platinum

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring
Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Vintage Yellow Gold Carved Intaglio Carnelian Trojan Low Profile Ring

Located in Montclair, NJ

Ring Size: 11.5 ( fitted on finger, please contact us prior to purchase for sizing inquiries) Ring

Category

20th Century Signet Rings

Materials

Carnelian, Gold, Yellow Gold

Men’s Intaglio Round Onyx Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Ring
Men’s Intaglio Round Onyx Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Ring

Men’s Intaglio Round Onyx Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Ring

Located in Montreal, QC

Handsome Gent’s Round Onyx Intaglio Vintage Mid Century Modern Gold Ring. Hand crafted 10K Yellow

Category

Late 20th Century Modernist Signet Rings

Materials

Onyx, Gold, 10k Gold, Yellow Gold

Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio
Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio

Magical Gold Ring With An Ancient Jasper Abraxas Stone Intaglio

Located in Firenze, IT

Period: II century A.D Ring size: 8 Top size: 14 mm x 11 mm Weight: 6.8 gr This magical ring from

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier Italian Classical Roman Signet Rings

Materials

Jasper, 18k Gold, Yellow Gold, Gold

18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850
18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850

18K Ring Intaglio Engraved Sardonyx Depicting Horse, English, Circa 1850

Located in Northampton, MA

This late Georgian / early Victorian 18K rose gold ring holds a rectangular-cut deep brown sardonyx

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Early Victorian Signet Rings

Materials

Agate, 18k Gold

Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)
Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)

Antique George III Hardstone and 18k Yellow Gold Intaglio Ring (1811)

Located in Jesmond, Newcastle Upon Tyne

A stunning, fine and impressive antique hardstone and 18 karat yellow gold intaglio ring; part of

Category

Antique 1810s English Signet Rings

Materials

Yellow Gold

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Intaglio Signet Ring For Sale on 1stDibs

Find the exact intaglio signet ring you’re shopping for in the variety available on 1stDibs. Each design created in this style — which was crafted with great care and often made from Gold, 18k Gold and Yellow Gold — can elevate any look. Find an antique version now, or shop for 394 vintage or 40 modern creation for a more contemporary example of these cherished accessories. Making the right choice when shopping for an intaglio signet ring may mean carefully reviewing examples of this item dating from different eras — you can find an early iteration of this piece from the 18th Century and a newer version made as recently as the 21st Century, both of which have proven very popular over the years. For this particular accessory, there are many different carat weights to choose from, but versions are of considerable interest. Finding an appealing intaglio signet ring — no matter the origin — is easy, but Chushev, Charles S. Green & Co. and Damati each produced a popular version that is worth a look. An intaglio signet ring can make for a versatile accessory, but a selection from our variety of 112 Carnelian versions can add an especially stylish touch. Today, if you’re looking for an oval cut version of this piece and are unable to find the perfect match, our selection also includes uncut and cabochon alternatives. There aren’t many items for men if you’re seeking an intaglio signet ring, as most of the options available are for women and unisex.

How Much is a Intaglio Signet Ring?

The price for an intaglio signet ring starts at $450 and tops out at $214,889 with these rings, on average, selling for $2,458.

Why Gold Shines in Jewelry Craftsmanship

Gold is the feel-good metal, the serotonin of jewelry. Wear vintage and antique gold necklaces, watches, gold bracelets or gold rings and you feel happy, you feel dressed, you feel, well, yourself. 

Gold, especially yellow gold, with its rich patina and ancient pedigree going back thousands of years, is the steady standby, the well-mannered metal of choice. Any discussion of this lustrous metal comes down to a basic truth: Gold is elementary, my dear. Gold jewelry that couples the mystique of the metal with superb design and craftsmanship achieves the status of an enduring classic. Many luxury houses have given us some of our most treasured and lasting examples of gold jewelry over the years.

Since its founding, in 1837, Tiffany & Co. has built its reputation on its company jewelry as well as its coterie of boutique designers, which has included Jean Schlumberger, Donald Claflin, Angela Cummings and Elsa Peretti. There are numerous gold Tiffany classics worth citing. Some are accented with gemstones, but all stand out for their design and the workmanship displayed.

For the woman who prefers a minimalist look, the Tiffany & Co. twist bangle (thin, slightly ovoid) is stylishly simple. For Cummings devotees, signature pieces feature hard stone inlay, such as her pairs of gold ear clips inlaid with black jade (a play on the classic Chanel black and tan), or bangles whose design recalls ocean waves, with undulating lines of lapis lazuli and mother-of-pearl. And just about any design by the great Jean Schlumberger is by definition a classic.

Even had he eschewed stones and diamonds, Southern-born David Webb would be hailed for the vast arsenal of heavy gold jewelry he designed. Gold, usually hammered or textured in some manner, defines great David Webb jewelry. The self-taught jeweler made very au courant pieces while drawing inspiration from ancient and out-of-the-way sources — East meets West in the commanding gold necklaces made by Webb in the early 1970s. The same could be said for his endlessly varied gold cuffs.

In Europe, many houses have given us gold jewelry that sets the highest standard for excellence, pieces that were highly sought after when they were made and continue to be so. 

Numerous designs from Cartier are homages to gold. There are the classic Trinity rings, necklaces and bracelets — trifectas of yellow, white and rose gold. As a testament to the power of love, consider the endurance of the Cartier Love bracelet.

Aldo Cipullo, Cartier’s top in-house designer from the late 1960s into the early ’70s, made history in 1969 with the Love bracelet. Cipullo frequently said that the Love bracelet was born of a sleepless night contemplating a love affair gone wrong and his realization that “the only remnants he possessed of the romance were memories.” He distilled the urge to keep a loved one close into a slim 18-karat gold bangle. 

BVLGARI and its coin jewelry, gemme nummarie, hit the jackpot when the line launched in the 1960s. The line has been perennially popular. BVLGARI coin jewelry features ancient Greek and Roman coins embedded in striking gold mounts, usually hung on thick link necklaces of varying lengths. In the 1970s, BVLGARI introduced the Tubogas line, most often made in yellow gold. The Tubogas watches are classics, and then there is the Serpenti, the house's outstanding snake-themed watches and bracelets.

A collection called Monete that incorporated the gold coins is one of several iconic BVLGARI lines that debuted in the 1970s and ’80s, catering to a new generation of empowered women. Just as designers like Halston and Yves Saint Laurent were popularizing fuss-free ready-to-wear fashion for women on the go, BVLGARI offered jewels to be lived in

Since Van Cleef & Arpels opened its Place Vendôme doors in 1906, collection after collection of jewelry classics have enchanted the public. As predominantly expressed in a honeycomb of gold, there is the Ludo watch and accessories, circa the 1920s, and the golden Zip necklace, 1951, whose ingenious transformation of the traditional zipper was originally proposed by the Duchess of Windsor. Van Cleef's Alhambra, with its Moroccan motif, was introduced in 1968 and from the start its popularity pivoted on royalty and celebrity status. It remains one of VCA’s most popular and collected styles.

Mention must be made of Buccellati, whose name is synonymous with gold so finely spun that it suggests tapestry. The house’s many gold bracelets, typically embellished with a few or many diamonds, signified taste and distinction and are always in favor on the secondary market. Other important mid-20th-century houses known for their gold-themed jewelry include Hermès and Ilias Lalaounis.

Find a stunning collection of vintage and antique gold jewelry on 1stDibs.

Finding the Right Signet-rings for You

Traditionally considered a ring for men, a vintage signet ring is a popular gift today for anyone who desires an expressive, timeless piece of jewelry that can feature all manner of engraved motifs, gemstones, specific symbols or monograms.

Whether it's an antique gold signet ring, diamond signet ring or some other classic iteration, signet rings get their name from signus, which means “sign” in Latin.

These rings, which may historically be referred to as “seal rings,” date back thousands of years and were used as a form of signature. Whatever may have been engraved on the ring — a married couple’s initials, a family crest — identified ownership for the purposes of authenticating documents and more when impressed on soft wax. During the Middle Ages, signet rings were symbols of power and prestige and common accessories for nobility. Later, during the 19th century, precious and semiprecious stones such as rubies and diamonds were added to gold signet rings as they took on a more ornate appearance than they had previously. 

In recent years, fashion has been primarily about individuality, and nothing is more personal than a jewel bearing a name or monogram. That is the reason jewelers have revived traditional signet rings, custom-engraving their designs with customers’ preferred words or symbols. Those who prefer the thrill of the hunt have a range of vintage letter charms and pendants to sift through.

And it isn't all about men's signet rings anymore, either — the accessory is for everyone. Princess Diana wore a signet ring that was a gift from Charles before their wedding, and we all know that the royals are top-tier fashion influencers, especially when it comes to rings.

Find vintage diamond signet rings, onyx signet rings and other types of rings on 1stDibs.

Questions About Intaglio Signet Ring
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    An intaglio ring has a gem with a recessed image on it. Intaglio rings were used in ancient Rome as signet rings, where one could use hot wax to transfer their specific ring’s impression to another surface. Shop a collection of expertly vetted jewelry from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A Roman intaglio ring is a signet ring with an image carved into stone. Today the ring is worn as an accessory. In ancient Rome, intaglio rings were worn by prominent businessmen and politicians and even used as impressions on signatures of hot wax. Browse a wide range of Roman intaglio rings from reputable sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Some signet rings feature stones and others do not. A signet ring is designed to signify that the wearer belongs to a particular group or simply to identify the individual. These rings have been worn for thousands of years and were a sign of status and importance. Shop a collection of signet rings from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The gold signet ring is traditionally a symbol of heritage. It is often handed down through the generations of a family. It is also known as the “gentleman's ring” or “seal rings.” The name comes from the Latin 'Signum' which means “sign.” On 1stDibs, find a variety of antique and vintage gold signet rings.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Signet rings originated around 3500 BC in Mesopotamia and featured a sign that was used to seal documents by pressing the ring into sealing wax. They could also be used to stamp a family crest and were considered as authentic as a signature. Shop a collection of vintage signet rings from some of the world’s top boutiques on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    What wearing a signet ring means has changed over time. Today, most people wear signet rings to represent their personal prestige or to celebrate their heritage. When first designed during Victorian times, signet rings allowed men to seal their letters with a customized stamp. Find a range of signet rings on 1stDibs.